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TABLE 

### 1—A IRPLANES 

### S UBJECT TO 

### § 26.21—Continued

Airplane model Compliance date—months after January 14, 2011 Default LOV [flight cycles (FC) or flight hours (FH)]

MD–10–30F ............................................................... 60 ..................................................... ................................ 30,000 FC/60,000 FH MD–11, MD–11F ....................................................... 60 ..................................................................................... 20,000 FC/60,000 FH Maximum Takeoff Gross Weight Changes: All airplanes whose maximum takeoff gross weight

has been decreased to 75,000 pounds or below after January 14, 2011, or increased to greater than 75,000 pounds at any time by an amended type certificate or supplemental type certificate. 30, or within 12 months after the LOV is approved, or before operating the airplane, whichever occurs latest. Not applicable.

All Other Airplane Models (TCs and amended TCs) Not

Listed in Table 2. 72, or within 12 months after the LOV is approved, or before operating the airplane, whichever occurs latest. Not applicable.

1 Type certificated as of January 14, 2011. **Note:** Airplane operation limitation is stated in the Airworthiness Limitation section.

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Issued in Washington, DC, on May 18,
2012. Lirio Liu, Acting Director, Office of Rulemaking.
[FR Doc. 2012–12658 Filed 5–23–12; 8:45 a.m.]

**BILLING CODE 4910–13–P**

**DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION**

**Federal Aviation Administration**

**14 CFR Part 39**

**[Docket No. FAA–2011–1341; Directorate Identifier 2011–NE–41–AD; Amendment 39–**  **17062; AD 2012–10–13]**

**RIN 2120–AA64**

**Airworthiness Directives; Continental Motors, Inc. (CMI) Reciprocating**  **Engines**

**AGENCY :**  Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

**ACTION :**  Final rule; request for
comments.

**SUMMARY :**  We are superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Continental Motors, Inc. (CMI) models TSIO–520, TSIO–550–K, TSIOF–550K, and IO–550–N series reciprocating engines with new or rebuilt CMI starter adapters installed between January 1, 2011 and November 20, 2011. That AD currently requires replacing affected CMI starter adapters with starter adapters eligible for installation. This AD requires the same actions, but to an expanded population of reciprocating engines. This AD was prompted by two additional reports received of fractures in starter adapter gear shafts in certain additional part number (P/N) CMI starter adapters since we issued the existing AD. We are issuing this AD to prevent starter adapter gear shaft failure which could cause oil scavenge pump failure and engine in-flight shutdown.

**DATES :**  This AD is effective June 8, 2012.

We must receive any comments on this AD by July 9, 2012.

**ADDRESSES :**  You may send comments by any of the following methods:

• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.

• Fax: 202–493–2251.

• Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M–30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.

• Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M–30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.

For service information identified in this AD, contact Continental Motors, Inc., PO Box 90, Mobile, AL 36601; phone: 251–438–3411, or go to: http:// tcmlink.com/servicebulletins.cfm. Examining the AD Docket

You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http:// www.regulations.gov; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for the Docket Office (phone: 800–647– 5527) is in the **ADDRESSES** section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Anthony Holton, Aerospace Engineer, Atlanta Certification Office, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 1701 Columbia Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30337; phone: 404–474–5567; fax: 404–474–5606; email: anthony.holton@faa.gov. **SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :** 

Discussion

On December 5, 2011, we issued AD 2011–25–51, Amendment 39–16891 (76 FR 77382, December 13, 2011). That AD applied to certain CMI models TSIO– 520, TSIO–550–K, TSIOF–550K, and IO–550–N series reciprocating engines manufactured between January 1, 2011 and November 20, 2011 with certain starter adapters installed. That AD also applied to those same engine models where a replacement new or rebuilt starter adapter from CMI was installed between January 1, 2011 and November 20, 2011. That AD requires replacing affected CMI starter adapters with starter adapters eligible for installation. That AD resulted from five reports of fractures in starter adapter gear shafts in certain P/N CMI starter adapters. We issued that AD to prevent starter adapter gear shaft failure which could cause oilscavenge pump failure and engine inflight shutdown.

Actions Since AD 2011–25–51 Was Issued

Since we issued AD 2011–25–51 (76 FR 77382, December 13, 2011), we received 2 additional reports of fractures in starter adapter shaft gears in CMI starter adapters not listed in that AD. This AD supersedure expands the population of affected starter adapters by adding five P/Ns, P/Ns 642085A18; 642085A22; R–642085A18; R– 642085A19; and R–642085A22, to the applicability. This AD supersedure also expands the applicability from new or rebuilt CMI starter adapters installed between January 1, 2011 and November 20, 2011, to, new or rebuilt CMI starter adapters installed before November 20,
2011.

FAA’s Determination

We are issuing this AD because we evaluated all the relevant information


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and determined the unsafe condition described previously is likely to exist or develop in other products of the same type design.
AD Requirements

This AD requires replacing affected CMI starter adapters on affected engines with starter adapters eligible for installation.
FAA’s Justification and Determination of the Effective Date

An unsafe condition exists that requires the immediate adoption of this AD. The FAA has found that the risk to the flying public justifies waiving notice and comment prior to adoption of this rule because of the short compliance time required to remove the affected parts from service. Therefore, we find that notice and opportunity for prior public comment are impracticable and that good cause exists for making this amendment effective in less than 30 days.

Comments Invited

This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight safety, and we did not provide you with notice and an opportunity to provide your comments before it becomes effective. However, we invite you to send any written data, views, or arguments about this AD. Send your comments to an address listed under the **ADDRESSES** section. Include the docket number FAA–2011–1341 and directorate identifier FAA–2011–NE–41–AD at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this AD. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this AD because of those
comments.

We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http:// www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we receive about this AD. Costs of Compliance

We estimate that this AD will affect 225 engines installed on airplanes of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it will take about 4 work-hours per engine to perform the actions required by this AD, and that the average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Required parts will cost about $500 per engine. Based on these figures, we estimate the total cost of the AD to U.S. operators to be $189,000. Authority for This Rulemaking

Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA’s authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, Section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the Agency’s authority.

We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701, ‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. Regulatory Findings

This AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government.

For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:

(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under Executive Order 12866,

(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979),

(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and

(4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. Adoption of the Amendment

Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends part 39 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 39) as follows:

**PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES** 

■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:

Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. **§ 39.13 [Amended]**

■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by removing airworthiness directive (AD) 2011–25–51, Amendment 39–16891, (76 FR 77382, December 13, 2011) and adding the following new AD:
2012–10–13 Continental Motors, Inc. (formerly Teledyne Continental Motors, formerly Continental): Amendment 39– 17062; Docket No. FAA–2011–1341; Directorate Identifier 2011–NE–41–AD.
(a) Effective Date

This AD is effective June 8, 2012.
(b) Affected ADs

This AD supersedes AD 2011–25–51, Amendment 39–16891 (76 FR 77382, December 13, 2011).
(c) Applicability

This AD applies to Continental Motors, Inc. (CMI) TSIO–520–B, BB, D, DB, E, EB, J, JB, K, KB, N, NB, UB, VB; TSIO–550–K; TSIOF–550–K; IO–550–N (Turbo-normalized only; STC SE10589SC); with a starter adapter part number (P/N) 642085A17; 642085A18; 642085A19; 642085A20; 642085A22; 642085–1A1, R–642085A17; R–642085A18; R–642085A19; or R–642085A22 installed, where the engine was manufactured before November 20, 2011, or, where a new or rebuilt starter adapter was installed before November 20, 2011.
(d) Unsafe Condition

This AD was prompted by two additional reports received of fractures in starter adapter gear shafts in certain additional P/N CMI starter adapters since we issued AD 2011– 25–51 (76 FR 77382, December 13, 2011). We are issuing this AD to prevent starter adapter gear shaft failure which could cause oil scavenge pump failure and engine in-flight shutdown.
(e) Compliance

Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done.

(1) For starter adapters with less than 75 hours of total time-in-service (TIS) on the effective date of this AD, before further flight, replace the starter adapter with a starter adapter eligible for installation.

(2) For starter adapters with between 75 and 100 hours of total TIS, inclusive on the effective date of this AD, within the next 10 hours of engine operation, or before exceeding 100 hours TIS, whichever occurs first, replace the starter adapter with a starter adapter eligible for installation.

(3) For starter adapters with more than 100 hours of total TIS on the effective date of this AD, no further action is required.
(f) Definition

For the purpose of this AD, a starter adapter eligible for installation is:

(1) A starter adapter with one of the P/Ns listed in this AD that has a vibro-peened manufacturer code below the ink stamped P/N on the starter adapter, or

(2) A starter adapter with one of the P/Ns listed in this AD that has more than 100 hours total TIS.


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(g) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

The Manager, Atlanta Certification Office, may approve AMOCs for this AD. Use the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19 to make your request.
(h) Related Information

(1) For further information about this AD, contact: Anthony Holton, Aerospace Engineer, Atlanta Certification Office, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 1701 Columbia Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30337; phone: 404– 474–5567; fax: 404–474–5606; email: anthony.holton@faa.gov

.

(2) CMI Mandatory Service Bulletin No. MSB11–4B, dated April 4, 2012, pertains to this AD.

(3) For copies of the service information referenced in this AD, contact: Continental Motors, Inc., PO Box 90, Mobile, AL 36601; phone: 251–438–3411, or go to: http:// tcmlink.com/servicebulletins.cfm . You may review copies of the referenced service information at the FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call
781–238–7125.

Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on May 16, 2012. Peter A. White, Manager, Engine & Propeller Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2012–12612 Filed 5–23–12; 8:45 a.m.]

**BILLING CODE 4910–13–P**

**DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION**

**Federal Aviation Administration**

**14 CFR Part 71**

**[Docket No. FAA–2012–0438; Airspace Docket No. 11–AWP–20];** 

**Amendment of Area Navigation (RNAV) Route Q–130; UT** 

**AGENCY :**  Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

**ACTION :**  Final rule.

**SUMMARY :**  This action amends the description of RNAV route Q–130 by changing the name of the MRRNY waypoint to ROCCY. The FAA is taking this action following a pilot deviation incident wherein confusion resulted from the two similarly sounding waypoint names in the Q–130 description. In addition, the FAA is making minor editorial changes to the route description to standardize the format.

**DATES :**  Effective Dates: 0901 UTC, July 26, 2012. The Director of the Federal Register approves this incorporation by reference action under 1 CFR part 51, subject to the annual revision of FAA Order 7400.9 and publication of conforming amendments.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Paul Gallant, Airspace, Regulations and ATC Procedures Group, Office of Airspace Services, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267–8783.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :**  Background

A recent pilot deviation incident occurred wherein a pilot confused the MRRNY and similar-sounding MIRME waypoints, along RNAV route Q–130, during radio communications with air traffic control. To eliminate future misunderstandings, the FAA is changing the name ‘‘MRRNY’’ to ‘‘ROCCY,’’ This is a name change only as the geographic position of the waypoint remains the same as currently published. In addition, the FAA is making minor editorial changes to the Q–130 description that spells out the names of navigation aids, and adds state names for each waypoint or fix that forms the route. These changes standardize the format of route descriptions and do not affect the alignment of Q–130.

Because this action changes a waypoint name for safety reasons to avoid confusion in radio communications, notice and public procedures under 5 U.S.C. 553(b) are impractical and contrary to the public interest.

The Rule

This action amends Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 by changing the name of the ‘‘MRRNY’’ waypoint in the description of RNAV route Q–130 to ‘‘ROCCY.’’ Additionally, this action makes minor editorial changes to the route description to standardize the format. These changes are editorial only and do not affect the existing alignment of Q–130.

The FAA has determined that this regulation only involves an established body of technical regulations for which frequent and routine amendments are necessary to keep them operationally current. Therefore, this regulation: (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under Department of Transportation (DOT) Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) does not warrant preparation of a regulatory evaluation as the anticipated impact is so minimal. Since this is a routine matter that will only affect air traffic procedures and air navigation, it is certified that this rule, when promulgated, will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

The FAA’s authority to issue rules regarding aviation safety is found in Title 49 of the United States Code. Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the agency’s authority.

This rulemaking is promulgated under the authority described in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that section, the FAA is charged with prescribing regulations to assign the use of the airspace necessary to ensure the safety of aircraft and the efficient use of airspace. This regulation is within the scope of that authority as it eliminates confusion on the part of pilots flying in the vicinity of Q–130.

United States area navigation routes are published in paragraph 2006 of FAA Order 7400.9V, effective September 15, 2011, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The RNAV route listed in this document will be published subsequently in the Order.

Environmental Review

The FAA has determined that this action qualifies for categorical exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act in accordance with FAA Order 1050.1E, ‘‘Environmental Impacts: Policies and Procedures,’’ paragraph 311a. This action is an editorial change to an existing RNAV route description that not expected to cause any potentially significant environmental impacts, and no extraordinary circumstances exist that warrant preparation of an environmental assessment. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71

Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air). Adoption of the Amendment

In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation Administration amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows:

**PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR**  **TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND REPORTING POINTS** 

■ 1. The authority citation for part 71 continues to read as follows:

Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40103, 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959– 1963 Comp., p. 389.